Springboks Home Tickets for Nations Championship on Sale Next Week

South African Rugby announced on Thursday that tickets for the Springboks' home matches in the inaugural Nations Championship will go on sale next week, marking the start of preparations for a new era in international rugby. The world champions will host England on July 4, 2026, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Scotland on July 11 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, and Wales on July 18 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.

Sales begin on April 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. South African Standard Time through Ticketmaster. Prices start at R450 (about $25) for the England match, R375 (about $21) for Scotland, and R250 (about $14) for Wales, reflecting adjustments to previous pricing complaints. Last year, fans criticized high costs for Tests against Australia, where the cheapest seats in Cape Town began at R525 (about $29). SA Rugby Chief Executive Rian Oberholzer said the union has revised its model to include more affordable options while supporting national teams and grassroots development. "We've taken notice of what people have been saying about ticket prices and we've changed the model to try and accommodate as many spectators as possible," Oberholzer stated.